Senior Buyer

TN United Kingdom; Wrexham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Buyer to enhance their procurement processes in Wrexham. This role is pivotal in ensuring a cost-efficient supply chain while maintaining compliance with stringent regulations. You will collaborate with internal teams to align procurement strategies with production goals, negotiate favorable contract terms, and manage supplier relationships. With a competitive salary and a flexible hybrid working policy, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a growing business that values innovation and efficiency.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance policy

Healthcare benefits

Professional subscriptions paid

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or similar role.
• Experience in a highly regulated procurement environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for raw materials and packaging.
• Negotiate contracts and secure favorable terms with suppliers.

Skills

Procurement background

SAP experience

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience in regulated environments

Tools

SAP

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Your newpany

A global manufacturing business with an excellent reputation in the market is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Buyer to join their friendly team in Wrexham. The company has invested significantly in their manufacturing facility and has recently expanded their operations, so it's a great time to join the business on their continued growth journey.

Your new role

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for the efficient procurement activity of raw materials, packaging, and consumables within the fast-paced production process. This role is essential to driving savings within the manufacturing process and ensuring a cost-efficient supply chain operation. Working within a regulated procurement and supply chain environment, the Senior Buyer will ensure compliance with stringent regulatory standards and will collaborate with internal teams/stakeholders to align procurement activities with business goals and production schedules. Reporting to the Director of Procurement, you will work closely with them to devise and implement sourcing strategies which deliver value for money and ensure strong working relationships with suppliers and wider stakeholder groups. You will also manage risk within the supply chain to ensure a continuous and reliable procurement and supply chain operation. A confident negotiator, you will work with suppliers to negotiate favourable contract terms to secure the best rates and T&Cs.

What you'll need to succeed

1. A proven procurement background with experience working at Senior Buyer level (or similar level)
2. SAP experience - essential
3. Experience of working within a HIGHLY REGULATED procurement environment (pharmaceutical, food, defence, etc) - essential
4. Strong negotiation and influencing skills
5. A natural problem-solver

What you'll get in return

1. A competitive starting salary between £45,000–£56,000 depending on relevant experience
2. Annual bonus scheme of 8%
3. 25 days holiday + bank holidays + option to buy/sell up to 5 days
4. Private medical insurance with AXA
5. Life assurance policy
6. Various healthcare benefits
7. Hybrid and flexible working policies, with 2 days working from home each week
8. Professional subscriptions paid for